Arts United coordinates resources for arts and culture nonprofits that strengthen their capacity to present higher quality programming that is accessible to more people in Northeast Indiana. Through these programs, Arts United actively supports more than 70 arts and culture nonprofits and programs in 12 counties of Northeast Indiana.

Regional Arts Council

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Facilitated by Arts United, the Northeast Indiana Regional Arts Council is a member-driven program that provides opportunities for arts and culture nonprofit leaders to work together to enhance Northeast Indiana’s quality of life.

  • Professional Development and Education
  • Visibility and Promotion
  • Regional Arts Council Capacity Grants
  • Participation in Decision-Making and Advocacy
  • Access to Arts Campus Facilities and Services
  • Participation in other councils

For more information, contact Heather Closson, VP of Community Engagement.

Business Services

Arts United’s centralized back office provides essential support to more than 20 arts and culture nonprofits—giving them the resources they need to operate efficiently and retain high quality employees.

  • Health, Dental, and Life Insurance Administration
  • Payroll Processing
  • General Liability and Workman’s Compensation Insurance

Additionally, members of the Regional Arts Council are eligible for participation in the Business Services Council.

For more information, contact Stacey Palacios, Director of Business Services.

ArtsTix Community Box Office

Arts United operates a physical box office at the Arts United Center and coordinates shared ticketing and fundraising software on behalf of more than 15 organizations and venues each year—giving the community a one-stop shop for arts and culture information and tickets.

For more information, contact Reuben Albaugh, Director of the ArtsTix Community Box Office.

Audience Development Council

Members of the Regional Arts Council are eligible for participation in the Audience Development Council.

  • ArtsTix Community Box Office
  • Audience Development Consulting – Coming Soon!

For more information, contact Reuben Albaugh, Director of the ArtsTix Community Box Office.

Grant Programs

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By facilitating grant programs, Arts United helps arts and culture nonprofits attain the funding they need to present high quality programs and heighten access to the arts for people of all ages.

  • Amplify Art
  • Community Connections: Southeast Arts Project Grants
  • Indiana Arts Commission: Arts Organization Support
  • Indiana Arts Commission: Arts Project Support
  • Regional Arts Council Capacity Grants
  • Application Support Sessions

For more information, contact Heather Closson, VP of Community Engagement.

Fiscal Agency through Cultural Advancement Program, LLC

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Through its fiscal agency program, Arts United has incubated new and innovative programs such as Middle Waves Music Festival, Kickstart, and the Make It Your Own Mural Fest.

For more information, contact Heather Closson, Vice President of Community Engagement.